What is the safest airline?

Pilots have final authority over all onboard decisions.

A jetliner takes 30–60 seconds to climb out after takeoff.

A German Condor aircraft flying to Düsseldorf made an emergency landing in southern Italy due to engine failure caused by suspected bird strike. The Condor Boeing 757-330 aircraft (D-ABOK) flying from Corfu (CFU) to Dusseldorf (DUS) started spitting flames right after the

Airbus A350 or Boeing 787?

Flight dispatchers share legal responsibility with pilots for flight safety, planning routes and alternates.

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Pilots once navigated using stars and sextants on long-haul flights over oceans.

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Alliances like Star Alliance and SkyTeam allow carriers to code-share and share lounges/benefits.

Some airlines operate their own pilot training academies and maintenance schools.

Some runways are heated in winter to prevent ice buildup.

The longest hijacking lasted 89 hours (in 1996, Ethiopian Airlines).

What’s the best cargo aircraft?

The “black box” is bright orange, designed to withstand 3,400 Gs and 5,000°F for 30 minutes.

Airlines adjust fleet size seasonally, sometimes grounding aircraft in low-demand months.

Many airlines avoid using row 13 due to superstition.

United Airlines has the largest commercial fleet in the world, with 1,037 aircraft.

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